Old Maps of Portland, Wisconsin for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 35 historic maps of Portland. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
- Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
- Layer with modern tools: Combine with LiDAR or satellite views to plan hikes through historical terrain.
- Made for exploration: Popular among hikers, overlanders, and local history lovers.
Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Portland.
Portland, WI maps
(35)- 1909 Map of Sparta
1909 Sparta1909 Print · USGSMonroe and La Crosse Counties are shown here during the height of the steam-rail era, centered on the growing hub of Sparta. Genealogists can trace family holdings across the dissected ridges of Middle Ridge and Portland or along the rail stops at Rockland and Bangor.3 unique versions available - 1923 Map of Viroqua, 1960 Print
1923 Viroqua1960 Print · USGSViroqua and the rural townships of Vernon and Monroe counties are shown in the early 1920s as a thriving network of ridge-top farms and valley schools. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Wang Church, the Vernon County Asylum, and the Clockmaker School. - 1926 Map of Viroqua
1926 Viroqua1926 Print · USGSThe ridge-and-valley country of Vernon County is captured in the mid-1920s, showing a landscape of small farms connected by a vast network of rural schools. Genealogists can trace hundreds of family sites near Clockmaker School, Moen Church, and the Vernon County Asylum.2 unique versions available - 1947 Map of Sparta, 1972 Print
1947 Sparta1972 Print · USGSMid-century Monroe County comes alive through a dense network of valley farms and small-town rail hubs just after the war. Researchers can trace dozens of rural school sites like East Beaver Sch and Lincoln Sch alongside the flight paths of the Sparta Landing Field. - 1949 Map of Sparta
1949 Sparta1949 Print · USGSMonroe and La Crosse Counties in the late 1940s are defined by the rail-carved valleys of the La Crosse River. Genealogists can trace rural life through landmarks like Hylandale Academy, SS Peter & Paul Sch, and the border of Camp McCoy Military Reservation. - 1958 Map of La Crosse, 1979 Print
1958 La Crosse1979 Print · USGSThe Driftless Area of Wisconsin and Iowa is captured here during the late seventies, showing the intricate river valleys and ridge-top settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Soo Line or locate landmarks like Grandad Bluff and Effigy Mounds National Monument.2 unique versions available - 1961 Map of La Crosse
1961 La Crosse1961 Print · USGSThe Driftless Area at the start of the 1960s reveals a complex network of river towns and rail lines along the Mississippi River. Genealogists and historians can trace old settlements like New Amsterdam and Wyattville or locate major landmarks like Camp McCoy Military Reservation and Effigy Mounds National Monument. - 1965 Map of La Crosse
1965 La Crosse1965 Print · USGSThe Driftless Area and the Upper Mississippi valley are captured here during a period of steady mid-century growth. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Chicago and North Western or locate riverfront sites like Effigy Mounds National Monument and the Camp McCoy Military Reservation. - 1965 Map of Viroqua, 1967 Print
1965 Viroqua1967 Print · USGSVernon County ridge country is captured in the mid-1960s, showing the agricultural heart of the Driftless Area. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like Bethel Ch Cem, rural schools such as Smith Sch, and the winding Kickapoo River valley.2 unique versions available - 1976 Map of La Crosse
1976 La Crosse1976 Print · USGSThe Driftless Area and Mississippi River valley are captured here in the mid-seventies, showing a landscape of deep coulees and river commerce. Genealogists can trace family footprints from La Crosse to smaller hamlets like Newburg Corners and Witoka. - 1983 Map of Westby
1983 Westby1983 Print · USGSThe ridge-and-valley country of Vernon and Monroe counties is captured here in the early eighties. Genealogists can trace family lines at Coon Prairie Ch and Pleasant View Cem, or locate landmarks like the Ski Jumps and Living Waters Camp.2 unique versions available - 1983 Map of Esofea
1983 Esofea1983 Print · USGSVernon County's coulee country in the early eighties shows a landscape of deep valleys and high ridges settled by farming families. Genealogists can trace local roots through landmarks like Skogdalen Ch, the Pumpkin Hollow area, and the small settlement of Esofea.2 unique versions available - 1983 Map of Middle Ridge, 1984 Print
1983 Middle Ridge1984 Print · USGSThe ridge-top settlements and deep coulees of eastern La Crosse County are captured here in the early 1980s. Researchers can locate local landmarks like St Peter Ch, Hylandale Academy, and the North Ridge Cem. - 1983 Map of Melvina, 1984 Print
1983 Melvina1984 Print · USGSThe Driftless Area of Monroe County is shown in the early 1980s, shaped by the Little La Crosse River and the winding rail lines of the era. Genealogists and historians can locate the Union Cem, the settlement of Portland, and the old Chicago and North Western railroad grade. - 1985 Map of Sparta
1985 Sparta1985 Print · USGSWestern Wisconsin in the 1980s shows the unique ridge-and-valley terrain of the Driftless Area during a period of transition for its rails and rural hubs. Trace the historic rail tunnels of the Elroy-Sparta State Trail and find local landmarks like St Marys Ch and Castle Rock Lake.2 unique versions available - 2010 Map of Melvina, 2010 Print
2010 Melvina2010 Print · USGSThe valleys and coulees of Monroe County are documented here as they appeared in the early 2000s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural communities of Melvina and Portland, alongside landmarks like Union Cemetery and Pinnacle Rock Pond. - 2010 Map of Westby, 2010 Print
2010 Westby2010 Print · USGSVernon County ridge country is captured here during the first decade of the 2000s, showing the agricultural heartland between Westby and Cashton. Family researchers can locate numerous rural burial grounds like Bethesda Cemetery and Moen Cemetery among the high peaks of Rongstad Ridge. - 2010 Map of Esofea, 2010 Print
2010 Esofea2010 Print · USGSWisconsin's driftless region comes to life in this modern-era study of the ridges and coulees around the Esofea settlement. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks and rural routes through Bohemian Valley, Lindvig Ridge, and along the North Fork Bad Axe River. - 2010 Map of Middle Ridge, 2010 Print
2010 Middle Ridge2010 Print · USGSThe ridge-and-coulee country of Monroe County is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by steep topography. Researchers can trace rural cemeteries like North Ridge Cemetery and explore named valleys such as Russian Coulee and Sedevie Coulee. - 2013 Map of Middle Ridge, 2013 Print
2013 Middle Ridge2013 Print · USGSMonroe County's ridge-and-valley landscape is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring agricultural layout of the Driftless Area. Trace family land ties along Korn Coulee and Russian Coulee or locate the rural hubs of Middle Ridge and Newberg Corners. - 2013 Map of Melvina, 2013 Print
2013 Melvina2013 Print · USGSMonroe County's coulee country and valley settlements are shown here during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the landscape around Melvina and Portland, including landmarks like Maple Ridge Orchard and Pleasant Valley. - 2013 Map of Westby, 2013 Print
2013 Westby2013 Print · USGSWestby and the surrounding Vernon County ridges are documented here during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks across the coulees, from McElhose Hill and Goplin Ridge to the rural communities of Newry and Bloomingdale. - 2013 Map of Esofea, 2013 Print
2013 Esofea2013 Print · USGSVernon County ridge country is displayed here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring settlement patterns of the Driftless Area. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks such as Lovaas Ridge, Rundahl Coulee, and the small community of Esofea. - 2016 Map of Westby, 2016 Print
2016 Westby2016 Print · USGSThe high ridges of Vernon and Monroe Counties are captured here in the mid-2010s, showing a landscape of deep valleys and rural crossroads. Genealogists can trace local roots through numerous sites like Coon Prairie Lutheran Cem, Our Saviours Cem, and the settlement of Bloomingdale. - 2016 Map of Esofea, 2016 Print
2016 Esofea2016 Print · USGSVernon County ridge country is captured in the mid-2010s, showing the intricate agricultural coulees and high ridges that define this unglaciated landscape. Genealogists can trace family heritage through landmarks like Bohemian Ridge, Lindvig Ridge, and the old crossroads at Esofea.
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